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Day 6, Holiday Movie
Tonight's holiday movie pick. No Sleep til Christmas
Rodney Taylor
Dec 6, 20251 min read


Bourbon Maple Pecan Sweet Potatoes
This is a wonderful, and tasty holiday dish that accentuates any festival table.
Rodney Taylor
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Classic Christmas Movies
Uplifting, heartwarming stories of inspiration and hope have been around since "Santa Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Claus," the first Christmas movie premiered in 1898. Since then, countless films and animated specials have entertained audiences throughout the holiday season. Hallmark alone has produced over 300 of these movies. Their stories; however, do follow familiar patterns: a city woman returns home for the holidays, rekindles romance with her high school sweetheart, a
Rodney Taylor
Dec 2, 20255 min read


Honey Mustard Glazed Carrots
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Course: Side Dish Keyword: easy side dish, easy vegetable side, gluten free, vegetarian Guests: 4 Equipment Sauté Pan Ingredients · 1-pound Carrots, cut into even 1 ½-inch pieces (or pound of baby carrots) · ¾ cup Water · ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt · 1 Tablespoon Honey · 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard · 1 Tablespoon Red or White Wine Vinegar · 2 teaspoons Olive Oil · 1 tablespoon chi
Rodney Taylor
Nov 26, 20251 min read


Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, the time of year when we gather around a deliciously decorated table and give thanks for the greatness of our lives.
Rodney Taylor
Nov 26, 20255 min read


Sweet Potato Casserole
Delicious side dish for any Thanksgiving meal. Just need sweet potatoes, brown sugar and marshmallows.
Rodney Taylor
Nov 20, 20251 min read


Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken
The tangy-sweet flavor combination of this sauce will work equally well with chicken thighs or pork. Serve with hot cooked rice and steamed haricots verts or a tossed green salad. https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/maple-mustard-glazed-chicken Hands-On: 15 mins Total: 25 mins Yield: Serves 4 Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves ½ teaspoon freshly ground blac
Rodney Taylor
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Pork with Peach Bourbon Sauce
Fabulous pork dish with bourbon sauce.
Rodney Taylor
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Chicken with Peach Bourbon Sauce
Flavorful Chicken with Ginger TOTAL TIME: 30 Prep time: 10 Cooking Time: 20 CUISINE: Southern Course: Dinner Guests: 4 Ingredients · 4 boneless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs) or 4 boned port chops · 3/4 teaspoon salt · 1/4 teaspoon black pepper · 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper · 1 tablespoon olive oil · 1 tablespoon minced shallots · 1 teaspoon minced garlic ·
Rodney Taylor
Oct 30, 20251 min read


Cranberry Stuffed Pork Chops
Level: Easy Total: 35 min Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Yield: 4 servings https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/cranberry-stuffed-pork-chops-recipe-2109170 Ingredients 3 Tablespoons Unsalted butter 2 stalk celery, finely diced ¾ cups chopped scallions ¾ cup dried cranberried 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage 4 slices potato bread, cubed 1 ¾ cups low sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Rosemary 4 bone
Rodney Taylor
Oct 23, 20252 min read


And just like that . . .
Mz. Taylor, serious look Carrie was gone The news caught us by surprise: And Just Like That . . . the ladies would no longer be strutting down the sidewalks of New York. Clutching my pearls in shock, I had to set my Cosmo down for fear of wasting, I mean spilling my cherished cocktail. Ms. Carrie Bradshaw, a cultural Icon of twenty plus years, my muse, my inspiration, the reason why I had a growing collection of stunning, yet cheaper stilettos in my closet would no longer
Rodney Taylor
Oct 17, 20256 min read


Fall Recipes
It’s fall, the time of year when the trees shed their leaves and the ground becomes a crimson carpet of gold, red, yellow, and brown. The...
Rodney Taylor
Oct 17, 20251 min read


Victimization
Sometimes we do it to ourselves We’ve all encountered this type of person at least once in life. The one whose always on the receiving...
Rodney Taylor
Oct 15, 20253 min read


National LGBTQ Coming out Day
Today is National Coming Out day. A day of important for the LGBTQ community as it commemorates the 1987 march on Washington DC for...
Rodney Taylor
Oct 11, 20252 min read


And Just Like That . . . A New Chapter Begins
It's often been said that when one door closes, another one opens. It's also been said when one begins a new phase in one's life, they begin a new chapter, which is where I find myself. A new chapter, a new city, new hope, and new dreams.
Rodney Taylor
Oct 3, 20255 min read


Dear Fall,
Oh, how I have missed you and all that you bring when you return. The cool brisk air that settles over the land is a welcome reprieve...
Rodney Taylor
Oct 1, 20254 min read


Dear Ghoster,
While I realize the season of ghosts is upon us, you are a breed all your own and I do hope this letter finds you doing well. When I did...
Rodney Taylor
Sep 23, 20253 min read


Caprese Salad
One of the easiest salads to make. Not only is it easy to make it’s also one of the most colorful salads you can find. With bright reds from the tomatoes, the white of mozzarella and the green from the basil, it becomes a beautiful addition to any dinner table. This dish quickly became one of my favorites. It’s a quick, tasty little treat that lends itself to a number of variations. Below are just a few to get you started.
Rodney Taylor
Sep 18, 20251 min read


Mediterranean Bean Salad
A combination of three Mediterranean beans, fresh herbs, and a zesty Dijon vinaigrette salad dressing make this an ideal summer salad....
Rodney Taylor
Sep 11, 20251 min read


Boundaries
The need for and the importance of them. Boundaries, the invisible forcefield of sorts we often place around ourselves, but what purpose...
Rodney Taylor
Sep 9, 20254 min read
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